TOSA Pool At Hoyt Park

Luv this place!!! A hot afternoon soaking up the sun at the Hoyt Park Pool is pure awesomeness. Wish u could bring ur drink from the beer garden in tho… yeah a lil expensive if you don’t opt for a season pass but it is very well maintained with plenty of attentive life guards. So worth it. So happy this gem is in my backyard

Very expensive for those who just want an hour or two swim on a hot day.
Visited for the first time on 7÷18÷15.
Far too many people, especially how it affects the parking on a busy day– it is a nightmare! Saw numerous cars parked in what could be spaces but they had white lines through them. I did that also because I had 3 sweltering kids in my car dying to get into the pool, I know I shouldn’t have. But I got a ticket, however the other 6 or so cars had NO tickets– not cool. Ticket everyone, not just one vehicle. I was there an hour and a half. Spent $ 30 to swim already, now I have a ticket to pay on top of it because of less than ample parking, along with neighborhood construction on swan blvd area that limited parking also.
Their system waiting in line for paying a cashier, then getting in a new line to have someone check your receipt where rude kids and adults butt in front of you to get their hands stamped for readmission does not work efficiently and how cruel to keep 3 young kids waiting to swim, while other rude kids cut in front of them! Ugh.
When we got in to the pool area, the entire kiddie are was roped off, plus the deeper end and the waterslide. Never was this mentioned by the cashier! One lifeguard said it would be 30 minutes, another said 15. Neither seemed to no know what was going on. They said they just dumped shock chemicals in (super, now I’m gonna have chlorine bleach toxicity!). Why on earth was this not done PRIOR to opening rather than when you have a hundred or two hundred plus people waiting to swim and enjoy the ridiculously expensive fun they paid for? And how are teenage lifeguards making these decisions? Not cool or safe. Did not see one adult working at the place. It ended up major impacting our swim time we paid heftily for might I add!
There were 4 swim lap lanes open… why? Barely saw it used and taking up prime pool space for the huge crowd there. Only one diving board was open, yet constant line of kids waiting. Shut down a lap lane and open the other diving board! Serve your paying customers!
Definitely will not return anytime soon, or ever if I can help it. My kids had a better time at the free 18inch deep splash pad in Cooper Park down the street by Mount Mary. Very disappointed in the clear lack of adult supervision of the teenage staff making chemical decisions, the price, parking, and the available swim areas.

I’ve been here twice now — and I am smitten. And a little mad that their pricing is ridiculously high for those of us who don’t want to invest in a seasonal pass. But the lap lanes are awesome (I just wish they had a few more) and the facilities are great. Its a great place to be, I just float on my back and enjoy the blue, blue sky…

This Review is for the Grand Hall at the Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park.
I bet you didn’t even know there was a Grand Hall at the Tosa Pool and you can rent it for parties and special occasions! I’ve planned two parties here and both times, the place worked out great.
The hall can comfortably hold about 100 people, has a wonderful fireplace (you can request wood to use), coat racks, clean bathrooms, and they will set up the room with chairs and tables as you request.
You will need to bring your own food, beverages (yes, beer is allowed), and decorations.
You rent the hall by the hour (with a security deposit) during the day or evening. Reserve early, because some weekend slots are tough to schedule.

Tosa-​tacular!
Nothing says «summer time fun» to the kiddies like the local community pool. I grew up in Cudahy and we had Sheridan pool. It was nice, but not like this. But then Cudahy is not Wauwatosa.
I love the story behind Tosa pool: Milwaukee County wouldn’t and couldn’t get their act together to restore this local gem so the local do-​gooders stepped in and made it happen. Through community fund raising and an angel philanthropist, Tosa pool was brought back to life bigger, better, and more in tune with today’s pool– entertainment needs.
I love the fact that this place has something for everyone: lap lanes, diving boards, a zero-​depth entry «beach,» a large shallow-​ish area for the kiddies, and lifeguards that occasionally go aggro on some little snotty brat and dress him down in front of his stupid friends (I was elated to witness this.) And then there is the slide. Wanna see an overweight middle aged white guy come shooting out of a tube like crap from a goose? Then you need to watch me go down the slide, but I digress… The lounge chairs and umbrellas are great. There is a nice covered picnic area for families. The consession stands are reasonable priced. The dressing rooms and bathrooms, while clean, are functional at best. Very 1930’s WPA park-​utilitarian.
Had enough of the screaming kiddies and preteens? Just head around to the other side of the pool house to the Landing beer garden. Have a beer or three and forget about the sunstroke you just had.
Hoyt park is the place to be during summer in Tosa!

Hoyt Pool has been «re-​opened» for a few seasons now but yesterday was the first time I could be convinced to go there. I’m not really a «shrieking children» person and I automatically assume all public pools are at least 50% pee.
Honestly, I had a great time. Yes, it was packed — they hit capacity and there was a long, long line waiting when we left. Yes, there was mobs and mobs of screaming kids — but I can’t really complain too much as I’m on their turf. I appreciated that there were lots of deck chairs, good shaded areas, clean restrooms, and lockers available. There’s a reasonably priced concession stand that seems to share a kitchen with the biergarten but they won’t serve you beer in the pool. (Booooo!)
My nephew went crazy for the diving boards and giant slide and the lines, even on a full day, were never too long. I also had the dubious joy of running into a couple of former co-​workers — nothing better than the awkwardness of talking to someone about TPS reports in their swimsuit. On the plus side, we did get to meet fellow Unilocaler Jess O’s absolutely adorable son!
I don’t know if $ 7.50 is expensive for a pool entry. I’m not sure exactly how much of the «water» is pee («a lot» would be a good guess). I can tell you that I had a lot of fun and now have a mild sunburn. The only thing missing is a 18+ area that serves beer. Add that, and I’d never leave.

I am not a people person.
I don’t like when people talk around me, I don’t like when people’s kids are yelling and screaming around me, I don’t like feeling crowded… I don’t like a lot of things. Because of this I haven’t been to a public pool or a water park around 10 years.
Hoyt Park Pool is the exception to the rule.
I don’t know if it’s the neighborhood or what, but I went here with my family on a Sunday and had a great time. The place wasn’t packed, even though it was the perfect day to be at the pool. The kid area was perfect for my little nephew (who also had a great time), the giant slide was awesome, the people were actually watching their kids. It was a really great day.
I’m really apprehensive about posting this review, because the last thing I want is a bunch of new people going to my favorite pool… but I can bring myself to tarnish Hoyt Pool’s reputation on the off chance that one of you will be sitting in my chair this weekend.
Go, bring your family, have a great day.

Very nice public pool in the Tosa area. It is very clean and well managed. The staff is friendly and helpful. It’s a very family friendly place with lots of activities for younger children with a sand pit and a jungle gym water area. There are also water slides, diving boards, water spouts, and basketball hoops for the older kids. The locker rooms are nice and well kept. There is also a concessions available that has a nice assortment of snacks and beverages. The only downfall is the pool does get crowded, but it’s a great place and everyone wants to enjoy it.

Well, I’m not a fan of other people and their children but I have to say, I kind of really like Hoyt pool. My dad always took me here as a kid so I have an attachment to the place and I have to say– the new pool is really amazing.
Yes there are screaming jerk kids but, it’s a clean pool that can be fun for adults as well. The water slide is ok, the diving boards are pretty sweet (secretly I wish I needed a cool password to use them), the 3 lanes of lap swim are a nice addition for adults and never seem to be too over crowded.
I like this pool because it’s very reasonably priced, they offer many shaded areas for us pale folks who can’t tolerate the sun, the pool has several areas depending on your child’s swimming ability and concessions aren’t insanely priced.- p. s they should sell hard liquor to go along with the slushies– just sayin!
I am actually considering a summer membership for next year– even as a single person it’s a really relaxing place to chill in the summer. My only recommendation, one adult only day a week. Not gross like topless adult only, just a no crazy kids day.

Ain’t she beautiful? And she’s so popular too! No, I’m not hitting on anyone– I’m talking about the Hoyt Park Pool!
Great public pool offering lessons, adult lap swim, and special parent-​toddler open swim, in addition to regular open swim hours. The staff is friendly and they have an awesome jungle gym-​like play area for little kids (probably ideal for brave 2 year olds through 5 year olds), lots of water spouts and sprinklers, and a big water slide for older kids. They also have a sandy play area for kids to dig and play.
Overall this is a really well-​designed pool for people of every age, whether you have a family or not. (Although beware that if you don’t like kids, this place is teeming with them! haha)

I almost don’t want to say how great this place is. It’s already crowded enough!
However, it’s fabulous. Folks are nice, it was well thought out and they have thought of so much for families.
My only complaint is that it really does get too crowded. Otherwise, they have done a fabulous job!

Wow! A beautiful well-​managed, well-​staffed pool with large umbrellas for welcome shade!